The Symbol WS5100 wireless switch from Motorola is a high-performance enterprise- class wireless LAN with the centralized intelligence and management capabilities you need to manage a very large mobile workforce. With its thin, sleek design and the ability to support up to 48 Access Ports and 32 WLANs, this switch will fit into any standard equipment rack. The ability to balance connections between different ports ensures quality application performance. The automatic connect feature has virtually eliminated the need for manual configuration of the access points.

The comprehensive security mechanisms of the wireless switch include access-control, authentication, and encryption, and can be deployed at various locations, including the network and the servers. With many different encryption options such as WEP, WPA-TKIP, KeyGuard^TM MCM, WPA2 and WTLS VPN, you can rest assured that all information will remain secure. Authentication programs are also available to ensure only authorized systems are able to access the ports.

The Symbol WS5100 wireless switch is designed to be integrated with the reliable approach of multi-layer networking to enable predictable and high performance wireless networks, while preserving network integrity. In addition, the wireless switch can be implemented using the standard networking best practices of modularity.

Secure architecture: designed for maximum network security
A single point of entry that can be easily secured
Security with mobility: 802.11i and Symbol's mobility features ensure security—and performance
Highest level of data and network protection without sacrificing fast roaming
Encryption: WEP, WPA-TKIP, KeyGuard^TM MCM, WPA2 and WTLS VPN
Complete encryption suite ensures privacy of data during transmission
Authentication: Access Control Lists (ACLs), 802.1X, Kerberos and Certificate Based Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
Complete authentication suite validates user identity and authorizes network access
Upgradeable Access Ports: Add new functionality quickly and easily via the WS5100
Cost-effective implementation of the latest features
Automatic Channel Selection: Automatically selects the best channel based on noise and signal properties
Reduces installation costs by eliminating the need for manual configuration of Access Ports
Load Balancing and Pre-emptive Roaming: Ensures devices roam before connection quality erodes
Ensures loads are balanced between Access Ports to ensure quality application performance
Per Device, Bandwidth Allocation-Weighted Fair Queuing: "Virtual AP", Power Save Protocol and more
Enables multiple mobile and wireless applications with quality of service when network is congested
Virtual AP: VLAN support provides complete control of broadcast traffic
Ensures broadcast traffic reaches only intended devices
Flexible software architecture: Supports a heterogeneous device environment
Delivers secure application-specific wireless network access with quality of service
Radio support: 2.4 GHz/5 GHz frequencies, frequency hopping, direct sequence, OFDM encoding techniques and 802.11a/b/g
Supports the broadest and most flexible radio technology; ability to accommodate new coverage, radio types, channels and spectrum
Upgradeable standards support: Ability to easily and cost-effectively support future 802.11 standards
Delivers outstanding investment protection—no forklift upgrade required to implement new standards and expanding infrastructure

Symbol WS5100 Wireless Switch Specifications

Wireless Networking

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